

Trial Lawyer Nation
Michael Cowen
Michael Cowen and his guests explore critical topics distinctive to the legal profession - specifically focusing on developing extremely efficient law practices, securing a competitive edge in the industry, and wildly excelling in the courtroom.
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Sep 15, 2021 • 53min
90 – Sonia Rodriguez – The Trials of War: Tactics, Strategy & Mindset
In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with Cowen Rodriguez Peacock partner and attorney, Sonia Rodriguez, to discuss Sonia’s rediscovered inspiration and lessons from Sun Tzu’s “The Art of War,” and the strategies and tactics trial lawyers can utilize from it while still dealing with a pandemic. Michael opens the […]The post 90 – Sonia Rodriguez – The Trials of War: Tactics, Strategy & Mindset appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

Sep 1, 2021 • 54min
89 – Michael M. Guerra – From Guts to Glory
In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael Cowen sits down with McAllen, TX trial attorney, Michael M. Guerra, to discuss his multiple 7 and 8-figure verdicts & settlements, recent “monster” settlement in a “legally tough case,” and advice on how to achieve verdicts like these in your cases. Cowen and Guerra begin […]The post 89 – Michael M. Guerra – From Guts to Glory appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

Aug 15, 2021 • 1h 6min
88 – Malorie Peacock – The 10 Commandments of Case Management
In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with his law partner Malorie Peacock, for a deep dive into their firm’s “10 Commandments of Case Management.” In addition to this, the two also discuss how they developed these standards for working up a case, how involving their team was essential to […]The post 88 – Malorie Peacock – The 10 Commandments of Case Management appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

Aug 1, 2021 • 1h 5min
87 – John Fisher – A Profound Impact
In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with accomplished author and New York trial attorney, John Fisher. He and Michael discuss everything from developing real core values and living by them to techniques and practices to better connect with jurors. Michael and John begin the episode by delving into John’s […]The post 87 – John Fisher – A Profound Impact appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

Jul 15, 2021 • 54min
86 – Joe Fried – Challenging Your Paradigm
In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with our first podcast guest, Joe Fried of Fried Goldberg LLC in Atlanta, GA, and The Truck Accident Law Firm in Jacksonville, FL. He and Michael discuss everything from challenging your paradigm and evaluating your relationship with money, to utilizing curiosity, skepticism, honesty, […]The post 86 – Joe Fried – Challenging Your Paradigm appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

Jul 1, 2021 • 1h 9min
85 – Chad Dudley – Let Go To Grow
In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with accomplished attorney and consultant Chad Dudley. Chad is a founding partner of Dudley Debosier, part-owner of CJ Advertising, and co-founder of Vista Consulting. He and Michael will discuss time management, developing and maintaining systems, coaching your attorneys, valuing your cases, and the […]The post 85 – Chad Dudley – Let Go To Grow appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

Jun 15, 2021 • 1h 9min
84 – John Sloan – Experienced Listening
In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with renowned trial lawyer John Sloan. They dig into the vast experience John has acquired in his 40-year career as a trial lawyer, focusing on how he got where he is today, using role reversal techniques to better understand both clients and defendants, […]The post 84 – John Sloan – Experienced Listening appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

Jun 1, 2021 • 1h 8min
83 – Cliff Atkinson – Beyond Bullet Points: The Art of Visual Storytelling
In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with consultant Cliff Atkinson. Cliff has worked with some of the top trial lawyers in the country to help them better tell their clients’ stories. He and Michael discuss his path to success, what he’s found effective for telling stories at trial, how […]The post 83 – Cliff Atkinson – Beyond Bullet Points: The Art of Visual Storytelling appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

May 15, 2021 • 58min
82 – Malorie Peacock – Working Through Others: Building a High-Performing Team
In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with his partner Malorie Peacock to discuss the art of managing your team and “working through others.” They cover effective delegation, hiring for experience vs. hiring for attitude, and how lawyers can be leaders to their teams. Michael and Malorie kick off the […]The post 82 – Malorie Peacock – Working Through Others: Building a High-Performing Team appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

May 1, 2021 • 1h 1min
81 – Mallory Storey Ulmer – Baptism by Fire: When Tenacity Defeats Tenure
In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with attorney Mallory Storey Ulmer from the Walton Law Firm in Auburn, Alabama. Mallory is a young lawyer who recently achieved a $15 million settlement for her clients in a not-so-plaintiff-friendly state. She and Michael discuss her path to such early success, the […]The post 81 – Mallory Storey Ulmer – Baptism by Fire: When Tenacity Defeats Tenure appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.


